Accounting and Auditing Conference (E2310320)

Frank is an emeritus partner of Withum with over 35 years of accounting and auditing experience. He is licensed in New York and New Jersey, and has significant experience working with SEC registrants and small and large private entities in various industries, including working with hedge funds, private equity funds and finance companies. Frank is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and was a former member of the AICPA Peer Review Board, which is the senior technical committee that established and conducted a program for AICPA member firms engaged in the practice of accounting and auditing. He was a past president of the NJCPA, and was a former Treasurer, chair of the NJCA Peer Review Executive Committee, and chair of the NJCPA Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group. Frank is a frequent lecturer on accounting and auditing and is a co-author of three accounting books.

Melissa is the founder and managing member of MD Advisory, a boutique forensic firm. She has an extensive background in forensic accounting, data analytics and cash flow analyses, as well as in diagnosing and remediating business problems. Melissa has wide-ranging experience navigating her clients through investigations of fraud, financial statement anomalies and discrepancies, and the issues that rise in distress and dispute scenarios. She employs a "think-like-a-fraudster" mentality to exploit weaknesses in her client's existing financial frameworks, and designs and implements effective internal controls and enterprise safeguards. She is a member of several NJCPA interest groups, including the Cannabis Interest Group and the Emerging Leaders Council.

Courtney Gasper is a Senior Manager in the Audit and Assurance Services Practice with over 10 years of experience in public accounting serving both public and private entities. She manages and is responsible for all phases of the audit, including planning, organization, supervision, and review of the fieldwork for various clients, including those in insurance, life sciences, manufacturing and distribution, retail, and professional service firms. Courtney also performs employee benefit plan audits for both defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Courtney’s experience includes assisting public company clients with SEC reporting, filings, and compliance, including internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley. She also has experience with debt and equity financings, equity-based compensation, revenue recognition, foreign currencies, consolidations, and purchase accounting. Courtney teaches courses through EisnerAmper University, the firm’s training, and education program. She is also a participant in EisnerAmper Cares, the firm’s community volunteer organization aimed at serving those in need through service and skills to charitable, civic, and environmental projects and programs.

Steven Morrison brings experience as an engagement partner, quality control reviewer, and standard setter to a variety of industries including automotive dealerships, employee benefit plans, freight forwarding/mail courier, retail, and wholesale/distribution.

Steven’s experience includes addressing unique accounting and audit issues of entities in the United States, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Americas. He addresses specific issues for companies in a variety of other industries and has extensive experience in effectively communicating simple and complex technical matters to all levels of personnel. His current responsibilities include advising engagement teams on accounting and auditing matters.

As a prior board member of the AICPA's Auditing Standards Board, Steven served the public interest by developing, updating and communicating comprehensive standards and practice guidance that enable practitioners to provide high-quality, objective audit and attestation services to nonissuers.

Brad is an assurance principal at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP). He has significant experience in financial reporting, tax compliance and planning for closely held businesses, SEC registrants, nonprofit organizations and strategic business planning, and in industries, such as real estate, construction, architectural and engineering, retail, hospitality and manufacturing. Brad is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the NJCPA, and was a former NJCPA president. He hosts its A&A Update with Brad Muniz, an IssuesWatch Podcast. In addition, Brad has served as an adjunct professor of accounting at William Paterson University and the College of Saint Elizabeth.

Jaclyn M. Veno, CPA

Learning & Development Specialist

With an extensive background in accounting, auditing, and adult learning theory, Jaclyn is a licensed CPA who oversees the development of Level Training programs for Galasso Learning Solutions. Our students share that she creates highly-engaging, 5.0 rated curricula with case studies, hands-on activities, and even games.

Prior to joining our team, Jaclyn worked for two of the Top 10 CPA firms where she was entrusted with significant responsibilities including managing teams in India, leading revenue testing, and overseeing more than 20 acquisition audits from start to finish. With both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting from Clemson University, as well as certificates in Adult Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Training & Facilitation, and E-Learning Instructional Design, Jaclyn is a trusted facilitator known for explaining complex concepts in compelling ways.

In her personal life, Jaclyn loves to dive into DIY projects with her husband, from renovating rooms to building furniture. She also enjoys exploring downtown Greenville, SC, the beautiful Swamp Rabbit Trail, and time at home with her two rescue kittens.